Baby Brine Style: Shoes

One of the things I'm looking forward to most about having a baby girl is shoe shopping! When Hubs and I were looking for gender neutral booties for our annouvement photo, I couldn't help but notice how many options there are for shoes for little girls! Here are some of my top pics for shoes- and considering she'll (most likely) be a May baby, I think the Sperry's are my favorite!! 

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Merry Christmas Eve!: 21 Weeks

Yesterday marked week 21! Can't believe we're over half way....Here is a bump pic update, and some current stats....

How far along?: 19 weeks

Weight gained?: 5.5 pounds as of last week
Showing yet?: Yes, but I feel like I should be showing more!

Clothes?: Yep, still in some regular sweaters, though!

Cravings?: None, really...   
Adversions?: Nothing...

Sleep?:  Getting better. Between the pillow propping, humidifier and saline spray, I'm working every angle to get some good sleep!

Gender?:  GIRL!!!

Movement?: Yes, I think...She's an active little lady, that's for sure!

Symptoms?: Back pain, stuffy nose, and my legs get really tired really quickly. Not good for Christmas shopping! 

Bluum Box: December Review

My wonderful sister has sent us a Bluum Box subscription as an early gift for both mom and baby. Have you heard of this? We both receive the Birch Box every month, and it's the same concept, except instead of makeup and beauty products, it comes with a glorious assortment of gifts for baby and mom! I told her how fabulous the box was this first go 'round, and she suggested I do a review. Sooo, here goes!

1- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil : This oil can be used for stretch marks, scars, dry skin and even wrinkles. I won't be able to use it for anything but stretch marks (fingers crossed I don't get them...) and scars since any oil near my face will cause a massive breakout. I've already used it twice on a scar I have on my hand. Keep you posted on the outcome!

2- 7th Heaven Mud Mask : As a woman with sensitive skin, I'm always so hesitant to use face masks. These puppies are all natural and contain only fair trade ingredients. I'm going to try this out over the weekend and will let you know if it gets my OK as far as skin sensitivity goes!

3- Bonne Maman Preserves and Jellies : I haven't tried the preserves out yet, but am looking forward to doing so this weekend!

4- Child's Play Pocket Pals : The Pocket Pal book that we received was the Mouse version. Super cute story, small, and short. Will fit perfectly in a diaper bag or purse!

5- Angel Dear Monkey Ring Rattle : This rattle is so soft and tiny, and not to mention adorable. It'll be a great rattle for our wee one once she's able to grasp.

6- Tender Defender Bio-Active Aloe Base Gel : Since our little one hasn't arrived, I can't review the Tender Defender Gel. It's a butt cream, but it's all natural and organic so I'm hoping it's one of those green prodcuts that's also effective!

Baby Brine Style: Wardrobe Part 1

I was a bit nervous to start shopping for our baby girl.  I think about who she'll look like, who she'll be, what her interests will be, and obviously what her personal style will be! But until she grows up and can make those choices on her own, here are some of the things Hubs and I have purchased for her, so she'll have something to wear before she turns 2! :)

Navy and Orange Bodysuit-Hot Pink & Gray Sweatsuit

Baby Pink Elephant Bodysuit-White Faux Fur Hat

 Leopard Pink PJ's

I also bought her some headbands from Jameson Monroe, including a navy flower headband for her to wear with her Pitt and West Virginia gear. I thought a tutu would be going a bit overboard! I bought her these cute leggings from Vibeka Falk and can't wait to put her (hopefully) chubby thighs in them!

P.S.- The Carter's Hot Pink & Gray Sweatsuit was purchased by Hubs. He said he thought she'd be more of a hot pink girl and not so much a baby pink girl, and if she's anything like her mama, he's 100% right!

Gender Reveal Party!

Here are some party details from our Baby Girl's reveal party! Mostly DIY inspired by Pinterest.

Tissue Tassel Garland DIY (inspired by Green Wedding Shoes)

S'mores Pops (inspired by Living Locurto)

Voting Station (ballots and stickers by Le Partie Sugar)

Sparkling Pear Sangria 

Sugar lips and mustaches from Cupcake Social

Close up of the cupcakes!

It's a GIRL!!!!

It's a GIRL!!

Meet Baby Brine!

This morning Hubs and I went to the hospital for our anatomy scan. Baby Brine measured ahead of it's gestational age, and all organs look perfect!! Friday night is our big reveal party- we can't wait to tell all our friends and family!!